H.H. Sheikh Mohammed says 'Flag Day' is all about national pride

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on citizens, ministries and organisations to raise the UAE flag at 11:00 am on November 3.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Sheikh Mohammed said the UAE Flag Day is all about national pride.

"The UAE flag is a symbol of our unity and sovereignty," he wrote.

Launched in 2013, the day also commemorates the accession of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the nation.

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